Submitted By
Tammie Grossman, Director, Development Customer Services
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 (“Buildings”), Article 15 (“Pool Code”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Adopt the 2021 International Code Council Swimming Pool and Spa Code as recommended by the Building Code Advisory Commission.
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Overview
Overview
The Village periodically reviews and adopts updated building and electric codes to attract construction growth by accepting current trends and implementing more modern approved materials and safer building practices. The Building Code Advisory Commission is recommending that the Village Board adopt the 2021 editions of the International Building Code
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Amendment.
Background
The International Code Council Swimming Pool and Spa Code is a newer code and has not been recommended until now.
Fiscal Impact
Funds were budgeted in the books & subscriptions account (1001.46250.101.550606) in fiscal year 2023 to cover the expense of new code books for staff.
DEI Impact
N/A
Alternatives
The Village Board could elect to not adopt the recommended code. However, it should be noted that the latest codes reflect the latest technologies and construction materials.
Previous Board Action
The International Code Council Swimming Pool and Spa Code is a fairly new publication and has not been recommended before.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
The Building Code Advisory Commission is recommending that the Village Board adopt the 2021 editions of the International Codes with a decreased number of amendments to simplify and streamline the Village’s building code process.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
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Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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